University Church Of Eugene Sermons

In this episode, we explore why humanity needs a King to save us—a King who perfectly bears God’s image and restores His glory to creation. Beginning with a sobering story from 1 Samuel 4, we reflect on the tragedy of “Ichabod”—a time when God’s glory departed from Israel. This historical illustration points us to a deeper truth: sin disrupts our image-bearing and creates a “glory deficit.”We discuss how sin is more than guilt; it’s a distortion of God’s glory in our lives. Humanity’s exchange of God’s glory for idols has cosmic implications, leaving us empty and disconnected. Yet, the good news is that Jesus, the ultimate image-bearer, entered our broken world to restore creation and humanity to their original glory.Through Scripture—from Romans 1 to John 1:14 and Colossians 1—we see how God’s plan isn’t just to rescue us from sin but to renew us for His presence and purpose. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on their relationship with God’s glory: are you welcoming His presence, or are idols stea